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How to wear itThe greater the contrast in fabric, the more relaxed you’ll look.
Sweater, Dodo + Angelika, $475.
Skirt, Blugirl, $925.
Necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane, $750.
Purse, Chanel, $9,200.
Tights, Falke, $65.
How to wear itWe gravitate toward dark shades during winter, but it’s more fun to lighten up.
Dress, Unique Vintage, $88.
Coat, Burberry, $1,495.
Hat, Eugenia Kim, $188.
Sunglasses, Carrera, $195.
Scarf, Fraas, $45.
The holidays are your chance!
How to wear itChoose itsy-bitsy square sequins for delicate iridescence.
To really grab the spotlight, go for big, round paillettes.
Dress, Blugirl, $1,480.
Earmuffs, Hat Attack, $42.
Dress, Rachel Roy, $1,495.
Turtleneck, Uniqlo, $20.
Hat, Op, $8.
Goggles, Anon, $115.
Bracelets, Chamak by Priya Kakkar, $105 each.
How to wear itA close cut traces your shape so you look dressy.
Slip on ankle-high boots: They hit at the right place to make legs appear a mile long.
Pants, Richard Chai Love, $850.
Coat, MaxMara, $990.
Shirt, Stella McCartney, $625.
Headband, Jennifer Ouellette, $70.
Gloves, Hat Attack, $44.
But every day is a chance to feel special.
How to wear itLimit your look to one, maybe two, bits of bling.
For day, knits with glittery threads catch the light softly.
After dark, heighten the drama with embellished accessories, like a jazzy belt or headband.
Coat, Blugirl, $1,475.
Sweater, Rebecca Taylor, $245.
Skirt, WD.NY, $74.
Sunglasses, Oliver Peoples, $280.
Belt, Untamed Petals, $215.
Boots, Reiss, $375
Suit Up!
Why you’ll love itIt’s a suit for the holidays.
And it’s not just any skirt suitit’s a sexy skirt suit.
How to wear itPick a complementary color if you want to layer or add accessories.
And we love mixing something more prim and proper with something sparkly.
How to wear itThis dress will take you from the New Year’s Eve bash to a fundraiser.
The more conservative, classic shape gives it staying power in your closet.
Mix something a bit crazy like feathers with something you probably already ownlike a long, knit cardigan.
How to wear itFeel free to layer, but give a shot to stay within the same tone.
Jenny Packhamdress, $3,000.Mait-shirt sweater, $245.Expresscardigan, $70.
Fogal tights, $56; 212-355-3254.Melissa + Vivienne Westwoodshoes, $190.
It’s mixing sequinsalready a standout texture (and they jingle when you shimmy, too!
)with a bright unique color.
How to wear itDepends on how much you want to stand out!
On a cold day, we mixed it with warm, neutral accessoriesfurry boots, a chunky sweater.
you’re free to also pair it with sexy, strappy sandals or heels.
Isaac Mizrahi dress, $3,600; 212-288-8111.Roxygoggles, $ 150.Plastic Island sweater, $198.
